Rick Curulla
About Rick Curulla
Rick Curulla serves as the Vice President of Finance at Outset Medical, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in financial systems implementation, SOX compliance, and advanced financial modeling.
Work at Outset Medical
Rick Curulla has served as the Vice President of Finance at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategies, contributing to the company's growth and financial health. His responsibilities include financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that the organization meets its financial goals. Curulla's leadership in finance supports Outset Medical's mission to innovate in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at NVIDIA
Prior to his current role, Rick Curulla held several positions at NVIDIA. He served as Senior Director of Worldwide Sales Finance from 2011 to 2013, where he managed financial strategies for global sales operations. He also worked as Director of Corporate FP&A from 2010 to 2011 and later as Senior Director of Corporate FP&A from 2013 to 2019. His tenure at NVIDIA encompassed a focus on financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's financial performance.
Career Background at Intel
Rick Curulla's career includes significant experience at Intel, where he held multiple finance roles. He worked as Finance Manager for the Enterprise Server Group from 2003 to 2005 and as Finance Analyst/Manager for the Manufacturing Group from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he served as Senior Finance Manager for the Ultra Mobility Group from 2005 to 2007. His roles at Intel involved financial management and analysis, contributing to various business units.
Education and Expertise
Rick Curulla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He also earned an MBA from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in financial systems implementation, process automation, activity-based costing, and advanced financial modeling. Curulla is skilled in SOX compliance and has a strong focus on warranty and inventory accounting.
Leadership and Team Development
Rick Curulla is experienced in mentoring and motivating high-performing finance teams. His leadership style emphasizes the development of team members and fostering a collaborative work environment. He has a proven track record of guiding teams through complex financial processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Curulla's ability to lead and inspire contributes to the overall effectiveness of the finance function within the organizations he has worked for.